April 15, 2024
Important Dates
April
22 The Surprising Goodness of Digital Community (workshop hosted by Amy Knorr), 12-1:30pm CST, Zoom*
27 Family gathering at River Park (hosted by Kara Shroyer), 2-5pm CST*
May
2 End-of-year BBQ and celebration
10 Rehearsal and festivities for graduating students
11 Commencement
*Requires sign-up here
COMMUNITY WORSHIP: THURSDAYS AT 4:30pm
Please join us Thursdays at 4:30pm across the semester for community worship & dinner in Nyvall Hall’s Isaacson Chapel and Olsson Lounge. See a map of North Park University’s campus here.
If you can’t make it in person, join us on Zoom here or use Meeting ID: 884 3892 1088 and Passcode: 305205.
Pictured above: Students leading Community Worship on Thursday, April 4 from inside Logan Correctional Center
Summer and Fall 2024 Registration Open
The days are lengthening, and summer is beckoning! Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 course schedules are now posted on the website. A few important notes:
- Elective courses will be capped at 15 (with additional space for auditors), so be sure to register promptly to ensure your first choice.
- Conversely, any summer course with fewer than 5 registered students on May 1 will be cancelled, so do register by May 1 at latest to ensure your choice will run.
- In registering for SRA courses or Weaving Justice and Peace, note additional steps described on the scheduling page.
See you in class!
APRIL EVENTS
The Surprising Goodness of Digital Community: A Digital Workshop
NPTS Family Gathering
Humans of Life Row Family & Contributors Reception
Register here by April 19.
LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
METE
(Mission Equipping and Training Event)
Hosted by the Center for World Christian Studies with Serve Globally and North Park Theological Seminary
Covering the Whys and Hows of global service of the Evangelical Covenant Church today, METE focuses on biblical foundations, post-colonial mission values, cultural immersion, and personal preparedness. METE exists to assist leaders and lay people in determining their place in participation with God’s mission among people everywhere through Serve Globally of the ECC.
When: Four Fridays online – May 31, June 1, 14, 21 (from 11 am – 2 pm, cdt). We will be using MS Teams to connect.
Click here to register. Available as a 3-credit independent study through North Park Theological Seminary.
2024 Summer Language Program at Harvard Divinity School
We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Summer Language Program at Harvard Divinity School! The program will start on Monday, June 10th, and run through Thursday, August 1st, 2024. The SLP 2024 will run synchronously and completely online this summer. Please note that the application fee has been waived, so it is now free to apply!
The initial deadline for applications is Friday, May 3rd, 2024. This deadline will help us to determine whether a course will have five or more students enrolled so that it can run. If you apply later in our application cycle, you may be placed on a waitlist for the course. For more information, please visit our webpage or contact us at slp@hds.harvard.edu with any further questions.
Correctional Ministries Summit
Please note: Student registration for this event is $35 (86% off the full price) with code student2024.
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
Research Study
Job Highlights
Covenant Point Internship
Covenant Point is seeking intern staff applicants!
The internship program at Covenant Point is designed to provide young adults with 1) supervised practical experience and training in all facets of camping ministry, 2) exploration and discernment of one’s sense of vocation, and 3) experience living in a small, Christian community. Interns provide Covenant Point with critical staffing support in all areas of our operations; sensitivity and special interest is given to allowing the intern to craft the emphases of their experience based on gifts and interests. Our aim is to help women and men grow as disciples of Jesus Christ through a shared rhythm of work, worship, hospitality, adventure, ministry, training, reflection, and mentoring.
Typically, internships begin in September and conclude the following September. Contact Executive Director, Erik Strom, at erik@cpbc.com if you’d like to learn more.
Application can be made by submitting a resume and cover letter.
Covenant Point Bible Camp
358 W. Hagerman Lake Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
erik@cpbc.com
IDOC (Illinois Department of Corrections) Chaplain
The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking to fill open chaplaincy positions in a variety of its facilities. The minimum requirements are a Master of Divinity, at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education, ability to be endorsed by an ecclesial body (licensure/ordination), and one year of working in a pastoral care setting (such as a church, hospital, etc.)
To learn more about current openings and requirements, visit: Chaplain – State of Illinois Jobs (jobs2web.com)
Part-Time Worship Leader at Redeemer Church in Park Ridge, IL
Worship Leader for a small, growing Christian congregation in Park Ridge. The worship leader will put together monthly scheules, participate in song selection, practice with musicians, and lead the band and congregation at an 11:00 am Sunday contemporary worship service.
Please send a resume and/or questions to office@redeemerparkridge.com
Internships at SCORE
SCORE International’s mission is to glorify God through missions in obedience to the Great Commission. We are a Christ-following mission agency with 25 locations in Central and South America, the Caribbean, and the United States! We have internship opportunities in most of our mission locations, serving alongside our missionaries as essential support roles. Interns do anything from assisting our short-term mission teams, leading Bible studies, translating, to helping medical professionals! Each internship is specific to the intern! We would love to have you serve with us this summer! For more information, please contact Joelle Person at joelle@scoreintl.org or call her at 423-894-7111. You can also check out our website for additional information: https://scoreintl.org/intern/
Part-Time Youth Ministry Director at Batavia Covenant Church
The Youth Ministry Director loves God and loves students. They lead the discipleship of students in grades 6-12 at Batavia Covenant Church, equipping the church to be effective in discipling youth (with a particular focus on youth ministry volunteers and parents). They will minister directly with youth, lead programs, and equip people. As a member of the staff, they will collaborate toward the fulfillment of BCC’s mission and advancement of our core values. The Youth Ministry Director is responsible to the Lead Pastor.
For more information visit the Nyvall News Job Page or click here!
Part-Time Worship Team Coordinator at Libertyville Covenant Church
The Worship Team Coordinator at Libertyville Covenant Church provides leadership to a group of volunteer team members, collaborates with staff, and participates in weekly worship with a blended service.
For more information contact Pastor Steve Larson: steve@libcov.org
UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
APRIL IS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
RAISE AWARENESS
When: April 15 & 16, 10:30am-12:30pm
Where: Tabling in Johnson Center.
What: The Campus will have an opportunity to sign denim for Denim Day to help raise awareness about sexual assault. At the table in the Johnson Center, information on resources and the campus community will be able to add names and words of encouragement to denim. The denim will be hung on Denim Day, April 24th.
DENIM DAY
When: April 24th, All day
Where: Throughout Campus
What: Make a social statement with your fashion statement – wear denim on April 24th. We would love to see as many community members as possible in jeans, denim shirts and/or jackets to show support for Denim Day. Learn more about how and why Denim Day got started at www.denimday.org
Title IX Office | Website: www.northpark.edu/title-ix | Email: titleix@Northpark.edu
Feather Bricks Vol. 22, Feb/March 2024 Available Now!
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NPU Health Services is Offering:
- CPR Classes – Interested in taking the AHA Adult CPR AED course? Email llucas-lukosevicius@northpark.edu for more information and to register for an upcoming course. Space is limited, registration required.
- Stop the Bleed! The Stop the Bleed campaign is a nationwide program focused on educating individuals on what to do in the event of life-threatening bleeding. Health services is bringing a certified trainer to campus on March 20th. You will learn how to apply pressure & apply a tourniquet. Email llucas-lukosevicius@northpark.edu for more information or to be placed on waitlist if unable to register. Register for this free event by emailing llucas-lukosevicius@northpark.edu
Spring 2024 Semester Counseling Resources
Counseling Support Services is offering a variety of counseling support options for students this semester free of charge. If you are experiencing unmanageable anxiety, sadness, difficulty adjusting, problems in relationships, or if you are hurting due to the many challenges before us, Counseling can help. We also offer Mental Health First Aid Training so that you can learn how to help friends and family that might be experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.
Individual Counseling – available to all full-time and degree-seeking part-time students, allows an individual to explore concerns with an objective counselor in order to work toward goals established by the student. Counseling Support Services offers brief counseling, up to 20 sessions, and sessions are scheduled for 50 minutes, primarily on a weekly basis. However, the number and frequency of sessions vary and are determined based on student need and counselor recommendation and availability.
For appointment requests:
Please use the new student health portal at northpark.studenthealthportal.com, click the link below, call us at (773) 244-4897, or visit our office Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at 3317 West Foster Avenue (a few doors west of the campus postal center).
General inquires can be directed via email to counseling@northpark.edu.
Group Counseling-
PRACTICAL WAYS TO MANAGE ANXIETY
Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am, February 12, 2024-April 15, 2024
Do you have trouble letting go of anxious thoughts? Do you feel worried all the time? You are not alone. Join us and learn skills to combat anxiety and navigate life’s daily stressors while connecting with peers who share similar experiences.
Let’s Talk – In collaboration with campus partners, Let’s Talk is an informal, walk-in support service that offers confidential meetings with a North Park counselor free for all NPU students at various locations around campus. Students can drop in (no appointment necessary) to speak with a counselor.
All sessions are from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m M-F at the Health & Counseling office, 3317 W Foster Ave.
Additional information at Let’s Talk
Mental Health First Aid – Students, faculty, and staff are invited to register for this free training opportunity that is designed to teach you how to approach, assess, and assist a person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge
Upcoming training dates include:
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 AND Wednesday, April 24, 2024; 2:00pm-4:30pm. (IN-PERSON) (Must attend both days to earn certification)
Click here to register for training!
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